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  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    antiviaje.com
    Distance
    13.39mi
    Elevation +
    2713f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

    A very wonderful track with lots of different landscapes. Don’t miss it if you are in New Zealand’s north island! How to get here? We hired a coach from a company called TCS to pickup us in National Park Town, drop us i...

  • Abel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut

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    near Awa-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Woutliekens
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    1772f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofAbel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut Photo ofAbel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut Photo ofAbel Tasman day 3 Bark Bay hut to Awaroa hut

    Again we took the low tide option so we could pass by the pizza bar, not to be missed. We also crossed the estuary up and back, because it would have been high tide the next morning. Next day we took the watertaxi, just ...

  • Angelus Hut Loop

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    javigallostra
    Distance
    14.33mi
    Elevation +
    4180f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop

    We were very fast, took about half the time specified in the sign posts. Expect it to take a few hours more unless you walk very fast.

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  • North Abel Tasman

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    14.28mi
    Elevation +
    3917f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman

    Fantastic hike, I'd say top ten lifetime and definitely one of my all time favourites. Tons of scenery, amazing views, interesting trees/forests, add in beautiful beaches, pristine coastline and views from a collection o...

  • Lac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region (New Zealand)
    Author
    Henry Morgan
    Distance
    5.20mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand Photo ofLac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand Photo ofLac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand

    This is a loop hike. Starting at parking, it rises relatively steeply up to Mount John Observatory. Subsequently, the loop continues with a gentle descent. This loop will take 2 - 3 hours, and involves an ascent and desc...

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    Justine74
    Great views of Lake Tekapo and Alexandria. There’s a Cafe at the top next to the Observatory. Stargazers come here on cl...
    ArielMat

  • Viewpoints of Picton and Queen Charlotte Sound

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    near Picton, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    10.06mi
    Elevation +
    2615f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofViewpoints of Picton and Queen Charlotte Sound Photo ofViewpoints of Picton and Queen Charlotte Sound Photo ofViewpoints of Picton and Queen Charlotte Sound

    The trail started next to the Jugglers Rest guesthouse. First, we followed signs directing us to the Hilltop Viewpoint (the so called Tirohanga track). From the hilltop we continued down to the town. In the town we...

  • Speargrass hut circuit

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    11.04mi
    Elevation +
    2198f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofSpeargrass hut circuit Photo ofSpeargrass hut circuit Photo ofSpeargrass hut circuit

    Nice walk though track was slippery and very soft in places. There was places that the track marking was a bit sparse and the track not very defined so you have to look for the next track marker up ahead in the distance....

  • Alex Knob and Louisa Peak

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    3930f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofAlex Knob and Louisa Peak Photo ofAlex Knob and Louisa Peak Photo ofAlex Knob and Louisa Peak

    The track starts at the parking next to the Franz Josef Glacier road. The parking is not too big and the area is quite popular so better be early to make sure you find a spot to park. This is a DOC track (Alex Knob trac...

  • Mount Karioi

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    near Te Mata, Waikato (New Zealand)
    Author
    Woutliekens
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    2644f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofMount Karioi Photo ofMount Karioi Photo ofMount Karioi

    Raglan NZ Very difficult because of very steep muddy slippery slopes....and you still have to come down same way. This was on a sunny day after a couple of sunny days.

  • Lake Rere Loop Track

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    near Glenorchy, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    1831f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofLake Rere Loop Track Photo ofLake Rere Loop Track Photo ofLake Rere Loop Track

    Three fordings to get there, two of them deepish but 2WD was ok. Don't try after a lot of rain. No campervans. Glorious walk, bring swimsuits, the lake and Elfin bay are very inviting.

  • Roy's Peak

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    4167f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofRoy's Peak Photo ofRoy's Peak Photo ofRoy's Peak

    From the parking you follow the way up. Beautiful views all the way, the more spectacular the higher you get.

  • Emerald lakes in Tongariro NP

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    11.47mi
    Elevation +
    2979f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofEmerald lakes in Tongariro NP Photo ofEmerald lakes in Tongariro NP Photo ofEmerald lakes in Tongariro NP

    This is a part of the Tongariro Crossing trail. The trail starts at Mangatepopo parking and continues up the valley. On the right side you have beautiful views of the Ngauruhoe volcano. The trail until the South Crate...

  • Diamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDiamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit Photo ofDiamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit Photo ofDiamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit

    Wanaka is surrounded by many great mountains to hike. The most famous is Roys Peak but there are many other like Isthmus Peak, Treble Cone, Mount Iron or Mount Alpha. Rocky Mountain is not one of the highest but it is o...

    Some rocky and slippery parts. Maybe a few places where you can feel some vertigo, but you'll make through
    Joost VAN DER ERVE

  • Crown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits)

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    near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    16.77mi
    Elevation +
    4094f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofCrown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits) Photo ofCrown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits) Photo ofCrown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits)

    The Rock Peak track is an official track from the Department Of Conservation in New Zealand. The track starts at the Crown range saddle parking. This is quite a big parking but you may find it busy since it is allowed...

  • Jacks Point and extra Beach

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    near Frankton, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    3.69mi
    Elevation +
    794f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofJacks Point and extra Beach Photo ofJacks Point and extra Beach Photo ofJacks Point and extra Beach

    A not well known beautiful walk not far from Queenstown. Very quiet, amazing views of the lake, Remarkables, Queenstown. Parts follow the land of the golf course and the last bit is on the private access street (no cars)...

  • Waimangu volcan

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    near Waimangu, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
    Author
    markind
    Distance
    3.04mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofWaimangu volcan Photo ofWaimangu volcan Photo ofWaimangu volcan

    da wikipedia The Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley is the hydrothermal system created on 10 June 1886 by the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera, on the North Island of New Zealand. It encompasses Lake Rotomahana, the site ...

  • Peak Hill

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    near Lake Coleridge, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    3.59mi
    Elevation +
    2805f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofPeak Hill Photo ofPeak Hill Photo ofPeak Hill

    This must be one of the most beautiful day hikes on the South Island. Braided river, blue lake, crazy apline valley views. Takes 3-4h hours, pretty sure the recorded moving time is wrong, the app kept pausing. It's very ...

  • Tasman Holyoake

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    near Marahau, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Author
    Port flora
    Distance
    10.12mi
    Elevation +
    2766f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofTasman Holyoake Photo ofTasman Holyoake Photo ofTasman Holyoake

    A different and very nice hike in Abel Tasman Park. It starts off on the usual route and then heads inland and up. You lose the crowds, get some really nice views and it is a little more challenging for those who are up ...

  • ★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    CB72
    with Danivigiu
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo of★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut Photo of★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut Photo of★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut

    Easy but spectacular hike in ancient beech forest alongside a pristine creek to a couple of huts, the first on the banks of spectacular flats on the valley beds and the second higher up just before a pass, above the tree...

  • Hakarimata Walkway (Waterworks walk to reservoir, plus Hakarimata Summit Viewtower)

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    near Ngaruawahia, Waikato (New Zealand)
    Author
    franjm
    Distance
    3.06mi
    Elevation +
    1201f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHakarimata Walkway (Waterworks walk to reservoir, plus Hakarimata Summit Viewtower) Photo ofHakarimata Walkway (Waterworks walk to reservoir, plus Hakarimata Summit Viewtower) Photo ofHakarimata Walkway (Waterworks walk to reservoir, plus Hakarimata Summit Viewtower)

    Around 1700 steps upstairs and 1700 steps downstairs through the forest. I don't count the walking trail because you soon forget about walking, you just focus on going upstairs!!!

    Done this you can make it longer by following the side trail back (you can cut it shorter by taking the trail to the Chr...
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  • Mt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    oosterop
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    2221f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofMt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand Photo ofMt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand Photo ofMt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand

    A hike to the rim of Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand. It is one of the most active volcanoes of the country/world. The hike has magnificent 360 degree views. There is a small hut at the top. Ruapehu is part of Tongariro ...

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